Government
The federal cabinet of Pakistan has failed to come to a decision regarding issuing funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the upcoming Punjab elections. During an important session chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the cabinet members discussed expanding the scope of consultations for issuing funds to
Government
The Pakistani government has called for a joint session of parliament after President Arif Alvi returned the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 unsigned. The bill was aimed at limiting the powers of the chief justice of Pakistan. According to the president, the bill goes beyond the jurisdiction of
Government
Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi has returned the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023 unsigned, a move that has drawn the ire of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The bill aims to limit the powers of the chief justice, including the formation of benches and suo motu. However, the PTI
National
Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged at Rs214,600 per tola on Saturday, but they continued to trade near record highs reached earlier this week. The precious metal's appeal as a hedge against a depreciating rupee remained intact, leading to a surge in its demand. The price of
Government
The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has denied rumors of the withdrawal of nomination papers by the ruling parties' candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. She has termed these reports "false" and "propaganda" and called on the media to verify information with
Sports
Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf is eagerly awaiting his return to the cricket field ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against New Zealand on home soil. Rauf was recently rested for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, and he believes that the break has allowed him to rest and
National
Pakistan's Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman, has confirmed that the country will not allow India to unilaterally modify the Indus Waters Treaty, which manages water resources between the two nations. Responding to a calling-attention notice in the Senate, the minister stressed that any changes to the
National
Former prime minister and chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has expressed concerns about the brewing judicial crises in Pakistan. He warned that foreign investors may be getting a troubling message after the Pakistani government's decision to not accept the Supreme Court's decision
National
The Punjab Police has completed its preparations to provide security during the upcoming polls on May 14, in compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. However, police officials have stated that they may not be able to provide security according to the Election Commission of Pakistan'
National
The Government of Pakistan has announced a revision in the profit rates of national savings schemes, increasing them by up to 4.13%. The move aims to make the schemes more attractive and mobilize investments from the general public. The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has increased the rate
National
President Arif Alvi has returned a bill to the parliament that aimed to limit the powers of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and give the right to appeal in all suo motu cases with retrospective effect. The President returned the bill, citing it as "beyond the competence of the
National
The Pakistani government's decision to reject the Supreme Court's ruling on the delay of provincial assembly elections in Punjab has sparked concerns over the country's democracy and its ability to attract foreign investment. The government's demand that Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar